Excellent
#228 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 3% in state
Westchester Academy for International Studies
High School · Spring Branch ISD · Houston, TX
A Spring Branch ISD charter high school where students score 34 points above what's typical for similar communities.
901 YORKCHESTER, Houston, TX 77079
- Math 82% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 88% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Westchester Academy for International Studies score 85% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 30 points since 2020, reaching 85% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 77% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 80% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
53.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Westchester Academy for International Studies sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Houston map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 45Car-Dependent
- Transit 28Some Transit
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,451/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Houston), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$103,089
Median home value
$636,100
Median rent
$1,620/mo
College educated
67.9%
Homeownership
50.8%
Poverty rate
6.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 77079; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese Educational InstitutePrivate · tuition | 2.9private | K–12 | 0.0 mi | 448 | Compare → |
| Spring Branch Academic InstituteEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | K–12 | 1.0 mi | 148 | Compare → |
| Stratford H SEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | 9–12 | 1.3 mi | 2,312 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Spring Branch ISD
- Schools in district
- 47
- Rank in district
- #3 of 45
- District spending per student
- $12,599NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Westchester Academy for International Studies is listed in SPRING BRANCH ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Westchester Academy for International Studies
Westchester Academy for International Studies is a public high school in Houston, TX, part of Spring Branch ISD, serving approximately 864 students in grades 6th-12th with a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 out of 10 and ranks #228 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Westchester Academy for International Studies
What grades does Westchester Academy for International Studies serve?
Westchester Academy for International Studies serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Westchester Academy for International Studies?
Westchester Academy for International Studies has an enrollment of approximately 864 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westchester Academy for International Studies?
The student-teacher ratio at Westchester Academy for International Studies is 12.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Westchester Academy for International Studies rank in TX?
Westchester Academy for International Studies ranks #228 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Westchester Academy for International Studies's MySchoolScout rating?
Westchester Academy for International Studies has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Westchester Academy for International Studies?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Westchester Academy for International Studies has 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Westchester Academy for International Studies a charter school?
Yes, Westchester Academy for International Studies is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Westchester Academy for International Studies a Title I school?
No, Westchester Academy for International Studies is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Westchester Academy for International Studies?
53.9% of students at Westchester Academy for International Studies qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 864
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 67
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Harris County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 6.2%
- Phone
- (713) 251-1800
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 77079)
- 35,540
- Area average commute
- 26.6 min
- Area median age
- 36
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 77079; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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